Which airlines fly to South Africa?

British Airways, KLM and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Scotland according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Scotland to South Africa?

On average, it takes 14h 20m to fly from Scotland to South Africa if you fly out of Glasgow (the most popular airport in Scotland) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Edinburgh and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 17h 25m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Scotland to South Africa?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to South Africa?

As of August 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R6 335 Cheap Flights from Scotland to South Africa in 2026

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19:30 - 22:10INV Inverness-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 40m1 stop London Gatwick

0:10 - 16:10CPT Cape Town Intl-INV Inverness

17h 00m1 stop London Gatwick

R11 086Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 8

20:40 - 8:20GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 40m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:05 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

33h 15m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Berlin Brandenburg London Stansted

R11 894Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 13

5:40 - 22:00GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:59 - 16:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

18h 31m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R12 832KLM

Thu, Jan 21 - Sat, Feb 6

20:30 - 22:00GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:59 - 9:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

35h 56m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R12 832KLM

Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Feb 6

10:40 - 9:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:30 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

46h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

R13 397Turkish Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 16

10:40 - 9:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:30 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

46h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

R13 413Turkish Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 16

7:55 - 9:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:05 - 6:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 965Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 17

15:10 - 9:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 6:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 981Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Nov 1

17:15 - 10:25GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

19:35 - 8:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

15h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 094British Airways

Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 7

7:55 - 9:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:05 - 6:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 482British Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

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Air France flights from Scotland to South Africa

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Air France

Sept 22

EDI11:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 29

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

R13 914

Air France

Aug 24

EDI14:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 2

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 15m

2 stops

EDI16:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

R18 714

Turkish Airlines flights from Scotland to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Dec 31

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 00m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 16

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 10m

2 stops

EDI9:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

R13 397

Turkish Airlines

Dec 31

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 00m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 16

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 10m

2 stops

EDI9:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

R13 413

Turkish Airlines

Aug 28

EDI10:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 55m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 17

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 15m

2 stops

EDI9:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

R13 462

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InvernessCape Town

INV Inverness - CPT Cape Town Intl

INVCPT

Inverness

Tue 15/9

19:30-22:10

1 stop25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

0:10-16:10

1 stop17h 00m

R11 086

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA Glasgow Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 22/9

20:40-8:20

2 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

14:05-22:20

3 stops33h 15m

R11 894

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA Glasgow Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 21/1

5:40-22:00

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/2

23:59-16:30

1 stop18h 31m

R12 832

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA Glasgow Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Fri 22/1

20:30-22:00

1 stop23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/2

23:59-9:55

1 stop35h 56m

R12 832

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 31/12

10:40-9:40

2 stops21h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/1

13:30-9:40

2 stops46h 10m

R13 397

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 31/12

10:40-9:40

2 stops21h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/1

13:30-9:40

2 stops46h 10m

R13 413

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/8

7:55-9:10

1 stop24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

14:05-6:25

1 stop17h 20m

R14 965

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/10

15:10-9:10

1 stop17h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

13:45-6:00

1 stop18h 15m

R14 981

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GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA Glasgow Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 24/11

17:15-10:25

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

19:35-8:50

1 stop15h 15m

R15 094

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

7:55-9:10

1 stop24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

14:05-6:25

1 stop17h 20m

R15 482

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Scotland to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Scotland is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R15 013, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in November, then you should wait until January to fly from Scotland, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R15 207.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Scotland to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R15 712 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Scotland for as low as R13 947 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Scotland to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 10m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Scotland to South Africa takes 14h 10m

There are no direct flights from Scotland to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Scotland to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Scotland to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to South Africa?
As of August 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Scotland to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R6 267	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 477 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R10 032	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 558 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R11 012	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 159 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 155	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 655 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 215	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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